Last issue, as part of this series on “The Making of a Well,” we covered prospecting, leasing, site prep—everything that leads to the actual drilling of an oil or gas well. Now comes Part II of our primer on that great invention—actually a family of inventions—the American-made and American-perfected (and Texas and New Mexico mastered) […]
The Automation Revolution
Once a trickle, now a flood. Increased broadband availability and additional features have dramatically expanded automation’s coverage. By Paul Wiseman, special contributor As recently as four years ago, the number of U.S. wells being monitored offsite was about 20-30 percent, according to Stuart Royal of Wellkeeper. “I would say that number is perhaps even double […]
Oil’s Workhorse
The pumping unit is an industry unto itself, one that has ridden the ups and downs, ins and outs of the broader oil industry and come through not just intact, but thriving. By Hanaba Munn Welch Some wells flow; some don’t. Those that do, sooner or later, won’t. A range of strategies and devices work […]
Help in a Time of Need… For a Worker-Shortaged Industry
“American Jobs for America’s Heroes” offers employment hope for National Guardsmen seeking to re-enter the job market in places like the Permian Basin. And help for that Basin, that is so much in need of qualified personnel. By Lana Cunningham Heavy equipment operators. Medical assistance providers. Organizers. Team leaders. Power equipment operators and repairmen. Ability […]
Rocking Through the Ages
The pump jack has presided over the oil landscape for more than 100 years. In Electra, the “Pump Jack Capital of Texas,” folks know about the historic hardware. And about the difference between a pump jack and a pumping unit. And a whole lot more. By Hanaba Munn Welch Don’t underestimate the power of an […]
Surface Rights…or, How to Succeed in the Cow Business Without Any Cattle
by Bobby D. Weaver Surface rights are a part of the legal definition of land ownership. In an area where oil is discovered, the oil company leases the mineral rights to the subsurface in order to drill for and produce oil and gas. The surface rights remain with the landowner with the proviso that the […]
From Battlefields to Oilfields
This Memorial Day—and, really, every day—know that your local O&G industry includes those who have served their time in foreign fields, paying that price of freedom. Because freedom isn’t free. By Sherry Thomas According to Department of Defense numbers, there were 1,410,224 active U.S. military personnel as of December 31, 2013. Over half a million […]
A Stand-Down for Safety
By Darrel Canada In March, I had the pleasure of being asked to train about 500 employees of Tejas Tubulars in Houston, Texas. As part of the same company-wide effort, I also traveled to Stephenville, Texas, the next day and did a training class for another 300 employees at the Tejas facility there. The company […]
Drilling and the HR Role
By Bill Price As PBOG Magazine continues its three-issue series on “The Making of a Well,” with coverage this issue of the drilling process (“Getting to the Bottom of Things,” p. 76), I’m tracking along by covering the various human resources (types of people) required in each of the various stages. In this second installment […]
A Test of Allocation
Allocation wells have become a fairly hot topic with the Texas Railroad Commission, and Lessors. Although I have written about this previously, a refresher may be in order. The Texas Railroad Commission has been issuing permits since 1998 based on Production Sharing Agreements. These Agreements, signed by the interest owners, combine units or unpooled tracts […]
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